Bitcoin ETFs record $79.15M inflows on July 16 as BlackRock IBIT adds $33.44M, while Ethereum ETFs see $28.04M outflows. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $79.15 million in total net inflows on July 16. The data came from SoSoValue, according to Wu Blockchain. BlackRock’s IBIT led the daily Bitcoin ETF flow with $33.44 million in net inflows. The fund remained the largest contributor among listed spot Bitcoin products. Spot Ethereum ETFs moved in the opposite direction on the same day. The group posted total net outflows of $28.04 million, based on the reported data. The split shows different investor flows across the two largest crypto ETF markets. Bitcoin funds attracted fresh capital, while Ethereum products saw net withdrawals. Bitcoin ETFs Record Fresh Inflows Wu Blockchain reported that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $79.15 million in total net inflows.  Net inflow means more money entered the funds than left them during the day. This figure gives a daily view of investor demand for Bitcoin exposure. According to SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of USD 79.15 million on July 16, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with USD 33.44 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted total net outflows of USD 28.04 million, although Bitwise’s ETHW recorded the largest… pic.twitter.com/jgejDWUYgs — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 17, 2026 The July 16 inflow came as traders continued watching institutional activity in crypto markets.  Spot ETFs allow investors to gain Bitcoin exposure through regulated market products. They do not require direct wallet management by fund buyers. Daily ETF flows can change quickly, depending on market conditions and investor demand.  However, inflow days often receive attention because they show fresh buying through traditional finance channels. Bitcoin remained the stronger side of the ETF market on the reported day. BlackRock IBIT Leads Bitcoin Demand BlackRock’s IBIT recorded $33.44 million in net inflows, according to SoSoValue data cited by Wu Blockchain.  That made IBIT the largest single contributor to Bitcoin ETF inflows on July 16. BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager. That Martini Guy also pointed to the $33.4 million inflow into BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.  He said short-term price movements remain less important than where institutional money is moving. His comments focused on continued capital entering Bitcoin products. Another $33.4M just flowed into BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF. Price can move around all it wants in the short term. I'm still watching where the institutional money is going. Right now, it's still finding its way into Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/BiUvN28V8O — That Martini Guy ₿ (@MartiniGuyYT) July 17, 2026 IBIT’s daily inflow accounted for a large part of total Bitcoin ETF demand. The figure shows that BlackRock’s product remains a key venue for institutional Bitcoin exposure.  Investors may now watch whether IBIT continues leading daily flow tables. Read also: Ethereum Price Analysis: Key $1.4K–$1.6K Zone in Focus as Rally Looms Ethereum ETFs See Net Withdrawals Spot Ethereum ETFs posted $28.04 million in total net outflows on July 16. This means more money left Ethereum ETF products than entered them during the session.  The outflow contrasted with positive demand for Bitcoin ETFs. Bitwise’s ETHW recorded the largest single-day Ethereum ETF inflow at $2.28 million.  Bitwise is a crypto-focused asset management firm with several digital asset products. Its inflow was not enough to offset total outflows across Ethereum funds. The data shows that Ethereum ETF demand remained weaker than Bitcoin ETF demand on the same day.  Traders may watch whether this gap continues across future sessions. ETF flows, price action, and wider market sentiment will remain key data points. The post BlackRock Fuels Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Ethereum Funds Bleed appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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